The Virginity Club (by Kate Brian)
common sense media says
Lots of teen sex talk, but it never gets raunchy.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the characters in this book talk about sex -- a lot. The main characters navigate through high school's sexually charged atmosphere, making and questioning their choices about sexual intercourse. There are some scenes of heavy petting and a girl describes losing her virginity. And despite the book's focus, it's not raunchy.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Because of the subject -- virginity -- sex is talked about often. Students joke that a teacher may be a closet porn freak, a jock talks about how he can go "all night" while making "sexual" movements, a boy shows a girl's bra to friends at school and teens call a girl a variety of names because they think she's promiscious. A girl and her boyfriend have sex for the first time and she describes a "burning sensation" between her thighs. A girl discusses how she's a sex goddess. There are several make-out scenes, including shirtless and braless descriptions.
Language:
Name calling, including "slut," "sexaholic," and "jerk."
Consumerism:
Chanel, Gwyneth Paltrow reference, Hanes Her Way
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Teens drink alcohol at a party. A girl talks about sipping cocktails with a celebrity.
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lovekatebrian
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adult
I couldn't stop reading. I read for 4 hours straight.!!!!
Loved loved loved loved loved loved loved loved loved the book.
It's has some sexual material but i think that is what makes it a good book. It's not to over the top.But it's still interesting.
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CommonSenseParent
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Light read for teens
The Virginity Club is a light and fun chick-lit read for 6th grade and up. The book is not sinful like Common Sense Media makes it out to be. This book is actually a lot lighter than most young adult books. It's a safe read for kids.
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navysister18
teen, 13 years old
teen, 13 years old
The Virginity Club
the virginity club was a very humorous book. Its true they talk about sex and "hook ups" but the main points are the mistakes. The author has the girls rethinking their decisions and some even waiting till marriage to give up their virginity. Some girls talk about actually have sex and how it felt, though a mistake for one, its something she wouldnt take back for another. All in all the virginity club is a good book for teens.
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